Albany News readers and advertisers are reminded that no newspaper will be published, either in print or online, during the week of July 17.“We will not have a July 20 issue,” said News editor Melinda Lucas. “Hopefully that won’t be an inconvenience or source of confusion for anyone.

By Melinda L. LucasA single bid for a “property exchange” was accepted at the Albany city council’s regular meeting on Monday, July 10.After the required bidding process, a 5.76-acre track owned by Justin Trail south of the airport runway will be “swapped” for 7.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the extended deadline for the Old Jail Art Center children’s workshop coming up on Friday, July 21, parents need to get their 6-12 year olds signed up for one or more of the four sessions scheduled over the first two weeks of August.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners worked through several items on their July 10 agenda, including setting a time for the first budget workshop of 2023 next Monday at 1:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Booster Club will hold its kickoff meeting at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, at The Feed Store.The meeting is for all parents who would like to be involved in the Booster Club for the 2023-24 school year with team parent signups and other business on the agenda.

By Donnie A. LucasStudents in grade 8-12 who are planning to be a member of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2023 marching season on Monday, July 24 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.

By Donnie A. LucasParents of students attending Nancy Smith Elementary are going to find the cost of sending children back to school will be lower this year.The Albany PTO is furnishing all school supplies needed for Pre-K and Head Start through sixth grade this year.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School students entering grades 11 and 12 will again have the opportunity to take dual credit courses during the upcoming school year that earn course credit for both high school and college.

By Sam WallerFuture Albany cheerleaders can get a start on learning what cheer is all about Monday-Wednesday, July 24-26 at the 2023 Cheer Camp.The camp for children age 3 through sixth grade will be held at Albany Junior/Senior High School’s auxiliary gym.

By Sam WallerFive youth and four adults from Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church have spent this week in Belize as part of a mission team.